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The big spring clean made easy WHAT’S THE FUTURE FOR SMART TECH?

Mother’s Day gifts ideas Meet the heroines of 2020

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Can you believe that it’s our one year anniversary?

Happy Birthday to us! Thank you for all your wonderful messages – a few of which are below. We were planning on putting together a celebratory piece to mark our mini milestone, but we’ve been inundated with requests to include news and adverts, so our supporters and readers come first as always.

March 2020

Community News

Getting to know Orpington....................... 4 Write it, Say it, Message it PRIZE GIVEAWAY.................................... 6 Noticeboard.............................................. 8 Local Heroes.......................................... 10 Orpington in Focus................................. 13

Having said that, we’re raising a glass to all our supporters (thank you so much!) and most importantly you, the readers, who continue to champion us with your comments, letters and words of encouragement. Please continue to write to us at hello@ lifeinmagazines.co.uk. The star response has a chance to win a £10 voucher to spend at Tangent Office Supplies in Orpington.

What’s On

This month we’re also giving away a free subscription to Readly (see page 22) and we’ve got some cracking features just waiting to be read – from the big spring clean made easy and unique Mother’s Day gifts, to the future of smart tech and the heroines of 2020.

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Lifestyle

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Business................................................. 20 Puzzle Page - PRIZE GIVEAWAY........... 22 Out and About........................................ 24 Ask The Experts..................................... 25 Health & Beauty...................................... 27 Eco News............................................... 29 Home & Garden...................................... 31 Technology............................................. 33 Shopping................................................ 35 A Final Thought...................................... 36 Stockists................................................. 38

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Getting Orpington to know

1926c Location of the Post Office at Aynscombe House

Orpington and its Post Offices

2002 - Orpington Post Office High Street Orpington

As many of you will have seen, the former post office building at 214 High Street is undergoing changes to become a restaurant. The new proprietors are keen to display the heritage and history of the building and have asked the OHO to source images and give them some historic narrative. In doing so we thought it would be a good idea for this month’s article.

A post office was essential for a town or village; at the start of the Royal Mail system the ‘General Post Office’ acted as a place to deposit and send parcels and letters. Eventually it became the central point of the town where all manner of government-controlled licences, telegrams, postage stamps, deposits, money and social payments (such as pensions) were drawn.

Did you know?

The first post offices were subtle establishments and were usually added onto an existing business or property. As the post office system expanded, grander and more dominant buildings were constructed – and this is what happened in Orpington. The first post offices were at the northern end of the High Street in various locations – Aynscombe House, Ivy Cottage (Broomhill Road) and the corner junction of Moorfield Road/High Street, but by 1929 a purpose-built post office was built in the southern part of the High Street. This building, in fact, also served as the town’s telephone exchange from 1931 until it grew beyond its limits and a purpose-built telephone exchange was built near Chislehurst Road.

As mentioned, the post office has recently closed and its services have been transferred to the local branch of WHSmith on the opposite side of the road.

Although many post offices that solely traded as a post office have closed, post office services as part of convenience stores, etc. is on the rise. The uplift in parcels and distribution for online shopping has fatefully become the saving grace of the high street post office, and most towns and villages have access to these services once again. There are several images here showing the post office in 2002 (above) and the location of the post office at Aynscombe House in Orpington High Street in c. 1926. There are also others from various angles.

1950c High Street Post Office

Orpington has now had five main post offices

1960c High Street looking south Woolworth Post Office

Post Office Logo 1980s

Post Office Post Box Sign

1950c High Street Post Office

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The moment I saw it I knew it would be The perfect home for my husband and me We liked all the rooms and the neat garden too But what made up our minds was the wonderful view Just trees and fields was all I could see A haven of peace and tranquillity But when I woke up one morning I had quite a shock For right opposite was a brand new bus stop I moaned and I groaned and made such a fuss Now my view would be spoiled by a great big red bus Now looking back how wrong could I be For the best part of it all is the people I see

Just recently we received a text message on our mobile which looked like this (right) There were a few inconsistencies when I reread it such as the letter ‘O’ in Argos being a number and that it said I had won “the £500 gift” rather than “a £500 gift”. So I Googled ‘Argos scam text message’ and found an article from The Sun warning people about the message. I just wanted to warn others to double check messages like this. In this particular case, Argos has an email address where you can report suspicious content -scams@argos.co.uk - which I did. For suspicious Argos emails or content people can also call , shoppers should also call 0345-640 0700.

G Thomas, Chelsfield

First thing in the morning when it is still dark A group of young men who look very smart With brief case and umbrella (in case it should rain) Wait for the first bus so they won’t miss their train Then come the children all off to school And mothers with buggies and babies so small Next come the shoppers most with grey hair That is the time you will see me there

We asked, you answered…

At the edge of the night young people appear In tee shirts and jeans and the latest gear Off to a disco or maybe a club A few I suspect to our local pub

Bromley Council is looking to introduce 5G connectivity throughout the Bromley borough - what are your thoughts on this?

We asked, you answered…

We at Beckford Drive have less than 2Mbps broadband speed in this age. It would be great if Bromley council can begin their trials with us. As with current speed, it's not possible to work from home despite having the facility. Our lives would be much easier and could give us more time together as family.

Kishore Rajani, Crofton Heath

The last bus has gone, it’s the end of the day The light from that shelter shows foxes at play And from my night window, I might catch the eye Of a black and white badger, as he scurries by

There are large swathes of the borough - particularly the rural parts, that are still very poorly served by fast broadband. I do not believe that 5G, particularly in rural parts, will be with us in any reasonable timeframe. The implementation is down to private companies who will serve urban areas first (similar to fibre broadband).

Steve Barnes, Downe

I have made many friends at that stop through the years Shared some of their laughter and some of their tears But the worry I have at the end of the day Is the council will come and take it away

The real question - is it even optional? Do we, as a collective actually have a choice if would like 5G within our towns?

Ra Quamina, Trinity Village

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This month’s question generated a huge response – too many to mention, so we are putting them to Bromley Council with the hope of publishing more information in our April edition.

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Director of Crofton Roman Villa and the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit (KARU) Nominated by Tom Yeeles from The Orpington History Organisation Tom says "During the season the villa host visits from numerous schools where the children are introduced to life in Roman times. My granddaughter had an opportunity to visit recently with her school and we have seen some photos of the visit - the children were clearly enjoying themselves. They are unsung heroes who give a lot of enjoyment (and knowledge) to lots and lots of children and who knows what that could lead to."

Please provide a bit of background about yourself I have always lived in Bromley, attending schools in West Wickham, dodging German bombs and building bonfires celebrating VE Day. My archaeological career began in February 1952 when Bromley Grammar closed on the death of King George VI. I researched in the school library Roman sites in Kent soon followed by excavations at Reculver fort. This set the pattern for the next six decades.

After serving in Fighter Command in Germany, I soon gave up a City career to start rescuing archaeological sites in Kent about to be destroyed. In 1971 I formed the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit (KARU). In 1990 a national pressure group, (Rescue) which I helped form, changed the law and gained protection for ancient sites. My rescue excavations continued with extra effort into tourism at the Crofton Roman Villa and the Roman House at Dover. This includes lecturing, training and continuous publication - all of which continue today.

What charities are you involved in?

The Kent Unit is a registered charity where I have been supported by my wife Edna from the start. We have involved over 1,200 people in all the many activities. We also formed the Council for Kentish Archaeology in 1964, another charity, which ran for 54 years and had over 450 supporters. This promoted Kent archaeology and also gave money grants to dozens of projects about Kent.

What's been your proudest moment?

There were three. In 1986 I conducted the Queen Mother around our Roman house at Dover. The others came in 2013 for long service to Kent archaeology. The first was the award of an honorary degree, Doctor of Letters, by the University of Kent. I had to give a 15-minute humorous lecture at Canterbury Cathedral! Then I was awarded an MBE, presented by our Queen in the grand ballroom of Buckingham Palace. Later our team won the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to a corporate MBE.

What does a typical day look like for you?

Mondays are spent in Orpington, writing site reports, preparing rotas, financial and administrative matters.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays I'm in Dover checking rotas,

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carrying out building repairs, talking to visitors, leading the school visits and overall management. Now working unpaid, I have to sleep in the office overnight. Thursdays I'm back in Orpington checking the Crofton Roman Villa, sometimes with the school workshops, mostly led by my wife and more management. Fridays, checking our buildings and stores and carrying out repairs. Saturdays mostly at home and hopefully with our twin grandchildren.

Sundays working with our digging team across the County.

What’s the most rewarding thing about your job?

Having designed and actually constructed the protective buildings over the Crofton Roman Villa and the Roman House at Dover and where I acted as unpaid Project Manager. There is considerable satisfaction in seeing these large buildings well used by visitors and schools. Dover has had over 130,000 visitors, from 40 different countries.

The major aspect at Crofton is school workshops, which have attracted hundreds of schools. Here over 85,000 school children, mostly under ten years, have completed the workshops. Their delight and happiness with the event is most rewarding. Here we are supported by an excellent team of volunteers from the Bromley area (photo above).

What are your hopes and plans for the future?

Having completed six decades of Kent archaeology across so many aspects, there is more to do. I do not intend to give up but am well aware that every new day is a bonus. My wish is that the snowball I have created will continue for many years to come, but it will require a dedicated person and surviving on little or no income. Perhaps my grandson Nicholas?

How else have you been involved in anything community-related?

I am a member of many organisations, including residents’ groups. For eight years I have been advising young Portuguese archaeologists in Madeira and also carrying out our projects on the island. In 2019 I Ied the slapstick carnival, with over 800 actors, in Funchal the capital of Madeira.

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Between 2nd – 25th March, Russett Close will be closed due to SGN works.

From 3rd-5th March, Thames Water will be carrying out works on the A232 Crofton Road, with two-way signals in place.

On 5th March BT is carrying out works in North End Lane, Downe and the road will be closed.

From 9th – 11th March, Thames Water will be undertaking works in Tower Road Orpington, with multi-way traffic signals in place.

From 7th – 8th and 16th-18th March the A232 Crofton Road will have two-way traffic signals in place as Thames Water carries out works.

From 23rd-27th March, Thames Water will be working on the A223 Sevenoaks Road. Two-way traffic signals will be in place.

Community News POLICE UPDATES Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association has announced that the next Public Meeting of the Bromley Safer Neighbourhood Board has been designated a Cyber Crime Summit with specially invited speakers who will talk about all aspects of cyber crime. The event is scheduled to take place in the Hobbit Suite at the Warren, Croydon Road, Bromley, BR2 7AL from 7pm on Thursday 12th March. All residents of Bromley are welcome and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues around Cyber Crime.

Car parking spaces and refreshments will be available.

Delays are likely with stop/go boards in place on the A21 Farnborough Way, A21 Green Street Green, A21 Farnborough Common and the A232 Croydon Road until 20th March as Transport for London carries out works on street lighting.

Transport There will be no southeastern train services from London Victoria on Sunday 1st March. Services to Orpington (via Bromley South) will instead run to/from London Blackfriars, calling additionally at Elephant & Castle.

Buses replace trains between Lewisham and Orpington on Sunday 8th March due to engineering work.

Engineering work is taking place between Hither Green and Chislehurst / Bromley North, closing all lines on Saturday 21st March. On the Bromley South Line, London Victoria to Orpington services will be extended to run to Tonbridge.

On Sunday 22nd March, London Victoria to Orpington services will be replaced by buses between Beckenham Junction and Orpington.

From Tuesday 24th March – Friday 27th March, after 00:00 until the end of service, buses will replace the last trains between London Victoria and Bromley South / Orpington via Herne Hill.

Trains will be diverted to run non-stop between London Victoria and Bromley South via an alternative route.

Buses replace trains between Lewisham and Orpington on Saturday 28th March.

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what's on - MARCH 2020 ARTS & CRAFTS Arts Society North Kent

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Monday 9th March

2pm - 3.30pm Crofton Halls, Orpington, BR6 8PR Cost: £8 Contact: 01689 822259 www.theartssocietynorthkent.org.uk High quality lectures on the arts and the history of art.

The next meeting is on the Bayeux Tapestry with Imogen Corrigan.

Orpington Photographic Society Tuesday Evenings (until April 2020)

7.45pm - 10pm Small Hall, Christchurch, Charterhouse Rd, Orpington Cost: Up to 3 meetings free (see website for full details) Contact: www.orpingtonphotographicsociety.co.uk The Orpington Photographic Society is an active and progressive club that welcomes photographers at all levels who are interested in sharing photographic interests, talents and ideas with others during club nights and informal meet ups.

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11th and 25th March at Beckenham Beacon From 11am-12pm or 1pm-2pm Cost: Free Contact: 020 3299 5228 or Email kch-tr.macmillan1@nhs.net or see the Community Noticeboard post on page 8.

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, is offering free supportive workshops for cancer patients that cover a range of topics.

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7.45pm - 9.45pm Cost: Free Contact: Sandra - 07519 105354 Email: sosl.orpington@gmail.com www.survivorsofsuicideloss.org.uk Twitter: @ForgetMeNotSoSl Forget-Me-Not offers support for all those affected by suicide loss. The group is self-led and informal, where you can connect with other survivors.

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11.15am - 1.15pm Orpington Village Hall Cost: Free Contact: www.facebook.com/bereavementcafe If you're struggling with the loss of a loved one why not come along to The Bereavement Cafe to meet other people who feel the same and qualified bereavement counsellors? All are welcome.

National Trust Orpington & Chislehurst Centre - Crooked Billet, Southborough Lane Thursday 12th March

2.15pm Method Church, Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5LX Cost: Centre members £3 / non-members £4 Contact: 07717 170067 (for information about how to join the centre) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/ orpington-and-chislehurst-centre Hear about what happened when a V2 rocket destroyed the Crooked Billet, Southborough Lane in November 1944 and how those killed and injured are now commemorated on a blue plaque.

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National Trust Orpington & Chislehurst Centre - A Schoolgirl’s War Thursday 26th March

8pm Methodist Church, Sevenoaks Road, BR6 9JH Cost: Centre members £3 / non-members £4 Contact: 07717 170067 (for information about how to join the centre) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/ orpington-and-chislehurst-centre This talk tells the story of school life in wartime using art work created by one of the art teachers at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls during WW2.

International Women’s Day Celebration 2020 - Her Story, Her Voice Monday 30th March

9:30am – 2:30pm Committee Room 1, Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH Cost: Free (Limited spaces) Contact: info@iverbalize.co.uk In celebration of International Women’s Day, iVerbalize invites you to our inaugural event – Her Story, Her Voice!

Come and join us and be inspired by a number of inspirational ‘Bromley’ women from various walks of life, who will be sharing their stories and making their voices heard! Refreshments provided, Networking opportunity with inspirational women.

ECO GCBB Schools Eco Ideas Swap Evening Tuesday 3rd March

Beckenham Place Park Mansion, Beckenham BR3 1SY 6pm - 9.30pm Cost: Free Contact: greenerandcleaneruk@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/greenerandcleaneruk An opportunity for Head Teachers, Governors, Eco Leads, Heads of PTA and other representatives of local schools to share what they are doing to reduce their school's environmental impact, easy wins and plans for the future (from green energy to recycling to Anti-Idling campaigns & beyond). Includes a one hour reception where delegates can ask questions of speakers and connect with other schools over a glass of wine & nibbles.

what's on - MARCH 2020 family Teen Parents Group Every Friday

1pm - 3pm Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Blenheim Rd, BR6 9BH Cost: Free (pregnant or a parent aged 19 or under) Contact: 01843 447177 A fun, informal group offering advice and support with money, socialising & positive behaviour strategies with your child. Free crèche, free lunch and the possibility of free driving lessons.

history North West Kent Family History Society (Bromley Branch) Every third Saturday of the month

9.45am (doors open) 10.30am start Bromley Methodist Church, College Road, Bromley, BR1 3NS Cost: Free (but donations welcome) Contact: publicity@nwkfhs.org.uk www.nwkfhs.org.uk Talks on family and social history. Experts available for advice. Free parking.

HOBBIES Orpington Stamp and Postcard Fair Saturday 28th March

10am - 4pm At Christ Lutheran Church Hall, 227 Poverest Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1RD 6pm - 8pm Cost: Free Contact: Karen on 07864 264000 Are you interested in stamps and postcards? Do you have a childhood collection and want to resume this fun and interesting hobby or are you after that elusive missing stamp in your collection? Come along and have a look!

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2pm – 4pm Cost: Free Protecting your family assets.

Contact: 01689 831551 Email: Orpington.library@gll.org www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary

Storytime

Mondays and Fridays

2pm - 3.45pm Bring along a craft project and exchange tips with others.

Tuesday 3rd March

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

10.30am - 12pm Cost: Free The Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance .

Tuesdays

9.45am -10.15am & 2.15pm - 2.45pm Ages 0-2. Spaces limited, first come first served.

Crafty Crochet

Hard of Hearing Club

10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: Free Share your love of crochet with friends over a cuppa.

10am – 10.30am and 11am – 11.30am Age 0-2. Spaces limited, first come first served.

Lego Club

First and second Saturday of the month 10.30am - 11.30am For children aged eight-11. (please book).

Chess Club Saturdays

2.30am – 4pm Cost: Free - For children aged 7-11 A club for beginners (please book).

Oddfellows

Tuesday 10th March

2pm - 4pm An afternoon social group.

Natty Knitters

Last Tuesday of the month 10.30am - 12pm

Contact: 01689 821607 Email: Pettswood.library@gll.org www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley

Mondays

Shortbites

Thursdays

Petts Wood Library Craft & Chat

2pm For 2 – 4 year olds.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Thomas Dunton Solicitors Tuesday 17th March

libraries Orpington Library

Wednesday 4th March

Cost: Free Share and develop your creative skills. All welcome.

Every First Tuesday of the month

11am - 12pm The programme may include arts and crafts, games, quizzes, talks, practising or learning basic sign language etc.

Stay & Play

Thursdays

2.15pm - 3pm Cost: Free Age 18 months upwards Playtime, story and craft.

Books Aloud Fridays

4pm - 4.45pm Cost: Free Age 4-7 with parents/carers Story and craft.

Newspapers, Coffee & Chat Saturdays

9.30am - 10.30am Chat about the week’s news.

Lego Drop In Saturdays 2.15-3pm

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Cost: Free Age 3+ with parents. Spaces limited, first come first served.

Tea Time Talk - Friends of Jubilee Country Park Friday 20th March

2.15-3.15pm Cost £1 - refreshments provided Please ring the library to book your place: 01689 821607 Join Jennie Randall to discover more about your local park and the work that it’s friends group do to improve it for both wildlife and people.

SOUTHBOROUGH Library

Contact: 020 8467 0355 www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/ southborough-library

Stay and Play Fridays

10am - 10.45am Meet other parents, play and have fun with your child.

There will be lots of activities to try that will help with your child’s development.

mARKETS NCT Nearly New Sale Saturday 14th March

11am - 12.30pm St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, BR6 0BG Cost: £1.50 Contact: www.nct.org.uk Nearly new baby sale - bargain priced baby equipment.

Chislehurst Farmers Market Sunday 15th March

10am and 2pm Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AB Cost: Free Contact: 07775 736116 www.myfarmersmarket.co.uk Produce includes seasonal fruit and vegetables, chocolates, cider and alcoholic drinks, bread, meat, cheese, preserves, sauces and much more.

what's on - MARCH 2020 music, dance & film Simply Retro

Saturday 14th March

8.45pm Ye Olde Whyte Lyon, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 8NE Cost: Free Contact: 01689 852631 www.yeoldewhytelyon.co.uk 50's ,60's and 70's band. An evening of nostalgia and great music to dance to. (BT Sports now showing)

The Zorbs

Saturday 28th March

8.45pm Ye Olde Whyte Lyon, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 8NE Cost: Free Contact: 01689 852631 www.yeoldewhytelyon.co.uk Mainly Originals but covers too. Once seen never forgotten. Fabulous fun. Indie/Punk/pop/rock/groove. (BT Sports now showing)

Orpington Record Fair

First Sunday of the month

9:30am - 3.30pm Crofton Halls, 27 Crofton Rd, BR6 8PR Cost: £1 Entrance fee (free parking) Contact: Chris on 07812 903667 Email uk.vinylvault@ sky.com or facebook page Orpington Record Fair Over 50 stalls with thousands of records. Everything from cheap n' cheerful bargain crates to some of the most collectable vinyl in the UK.

Orpington Recorded Music Society Alternate Mondays

7.45pm The Orpington Conservative Association, 6 Sevenoaks Road, BR6 9JJ Cost: Free to attend the first meeting Contact: Dennis Nicholas for details (after 6pm) 01689 827284 Friendly people and great music. The programme from January to July is now available.

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what's on - MARCH 2020 Adults Scottish Dancing Beginners Classes Orpington and District Caledonian Society​

Every Monday evening during term time

8pm - 10:15pm St Paul's Church Hall, Crofton Road BR6 8JE Cost: £5.50 (1st session free!)

Contact: www.orpingtonscottishdancing.com Friendly teachers & experienced dancers will help you learn the steps, formations and dances. Come on your own or with friends for a free taster session. No partner needed.

You can be assured of a warm welcome & lots of fun!

sports, outdoors & NATURE This Mum Runs

Sunday mornings -

8am at High Elms (BEECHE car park)

Wednesday evenings -

7:30pm at Tubbenden Park Cost: Free www.facebook.com/groups/thismumrunslondon Friendly group of mums meeting twice a week for social, chatty runs. All abilities welcome.

Bromley Ramblers: Walking For Health Every Wednesday

2pm - 3pm Darrick & Newstead Woods & Tugmutton Common Meet outside the cricket pavilion Tugmutton Common Cost: Free Contact: samwalsham@hotmail.com www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Walks are led by trained volunteer leaders and provide a friendly and sociable atmosphere. No booking needed, but if it is your first visit please arrive ten minutes before.

Short Mat Bowls Every Friday 2pm - 4pm

Crofton Halls, Orpington, BR6 8PR

Cost: First session free Contact: 020 8466 6894 or Email: msthrn@yahoo.co.uk New players welcome. We play in a relaxed and informal environment. A selection of communal bowls is available, so all you need to bring is flat shoes with a smooth sole.

theatre/ Performances Saturday Night Fever

Wednesday 11th – Saturday 14th March

Various times Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £26.00 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, who escapes the harsh realities of working-class Brooklyn life when he embarks on a reckless, yet thrilling road to dancing success. The movie soundtrack remains one of the bestselling of all time, featuring the Bee Gees greatest hits including Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Tragedy and More Than a Woman.

Madama Butterfly Sunday 15th March

7.30pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £24.50 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk Senbla by arrangement with Opera International presents Madama Butterfly, an Ellen Kent Production. Back by public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with unique sets including a Japanese garden and costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, tells the heart-breaking story of a beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.

Dial M For Murder

Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st March

Various times Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £22.50 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk Can you ever get away with the perfect crime? TV and stage favourite Tom Chambers (Top Hat, Strictly Come Dancing) stars as the charismatic and manipulative Tony Wendice, a jaded ex-tennis pro who has given it all up for his wife Margot, performed by Sally Bretton (Not Going Out, The Office, Death in Paradise). When he discovers she has been unfaithful his mind turns to revenge and the pursuit of the ‘perfect crime’. Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s world-renowned film of 1950, the iconic Dial M For Murder will leave you spellbound as Tony becomes more tangled in the web of his own making.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day – and women in business!

"I turn 60 next year and am proof that it’s never too late to start your own business and do something you feel passionate about. I started The Great British Porridge Co. with no business experience but two years on I have a thriving business and my products are stocked in Waitrose and Sainsbury’s! Anyone can do it if they have a good idea and work hard.”

Jacqueline Barleycorn, The Great British Porridge Co.

Meet the heroines who’ve made a difference 8th March is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #EachForEqual. We approached some inspirational local women to ask for their views on building a business, celebrating each other’s successes and being the best version of yourself you can be…

“Running a business takes a great amount of self-belief. As women, we should also be supporting each other more, bigging up our sisters and shouting out about how wonderful they are.”

Michelle Harvey, Orpington PIB and Life Celebrant “Today gender is no barrier for reaching for and striving to achieve your life goals. Women have many parts to play in life; daughter, sister, mother, partner, friend, and in my case, photographer. Being a photographer is an intrinsic part of who I am, on equal footing with my other roles. And as Oprah once said, “If you can get paid for doing what you love, every pay check is a bonus.”

Harriet Buckingham, Harriet Buckingham Photography

CELEBRATE LOCALLY!

Sign up to the free ‘Her Story, Her Voice’ event on Monday 30th March to mark International Women’s Day! It takes place at Bromley Civic Centre from 9.30am-2.30pm.

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Inspirational women of the last decade…

Malala Yousafzai Greta Thunberg #MeToo campaigners The Lionesses - England women's football team StoryTerrace

“Never devalue yourself or what you offer – you are worthy and deserving. Never be afraid of change or to move the goal posts – change is positive and actually pretty exciting!

Melanie Alford MAR, Soulistic Therapy "Every year at Compassion HomeCare we celebrate International Women’s Day – Each female member of staff is given a small bouquet of flowers. Our staff come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and we feel it is important to celebrate and recognise the fact that women play and important role in delivering excellent care to our elderly clients."

Eniko Benfield, director, Compassion HomeCare (and a woman!)

"I am a proof that you can change your career and interests and take a completely new turn in life in your 40s. Part of my job is to inspire women to believe in themselves and dare to dream and achieve even if it requires hard work and determination.”

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TABLE TALK We joined Bromley FSB members to meet with Lord Harris at his Harris Ventures office in Orpington recently. The roundtable discussion addressed real issues affecting local businesses in advance of meetings Lord Harris had scheduled with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Home Secretary.

The roundtable was arranged by Chandra Sharma, owner of Tangent Office Resources in Orpington and Bromley representative for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Three cheers for Chandra!

Local businessman, Chandra Sharma, owner of Tangent Office Supplies in Orpington, (and proud sponsor of our Letters Page!) has been awarded the Special Contribution Award at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) UK Volunteer Awards 2020. The award was given to acknowledge his work in organising a highly successful Skills 30:30 event at Harris Academy Beckenham, bringing together businesses and students. Chandra Sharma, described as ‘a legend’ by small businesses, won the award for his commitment and dedication to supporting small businesses in the London Borough of Bromley. His passion to help make a difference has touched hundreds of small business owners over the last year.

Well done Chandra – we can’t think of anyone more deserving! – Nicky & Lauretta

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Out and about Ping Pong Dim Sum has launched a new Specials Menu to celebrate the Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat), so we went along to the Soho branch in London to try it out.

The journey

Take the 11.08 fast train to Charing Cross from Orpington Station. When you arrive it’s a 20-minute walk to the restaurant at 45 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JL (or take the Underground to Oxford Circus) and be seated by midday.

What’s special?

The new dishes that have been launched, available until 10th March, include Duck hoisin bun, Spicy seitan and vegetables dumpling (vegan) and Chicken and orange dumpling. There is also a new cocktail, Wish Upon a Cherry, with a percentage of the proceeds going to Make A Wish Foundation.

What we thought:

Nicky: The restaurant offered a relaxed, calming atmosphere with subtle music and low level lighting away from the busy streets of London. The handmade dim sum dishes were delicious and I felt almost virtous dining out as food was presented in manageable bitesized portions that felt light to eat. Service was attentive and you didn’t feel hurried which was great. I enjoyed all of the dishes, but the icing on the cake for me was the prawn toast, long stem broccoli and edamame nibbles.

Lauretta: Ping Pong Dim Sum felt like an alternative

Chinese restaurant. We ordered a mix of specials and some regular dishes, but even the regular dishes were presented in a unique or unusual way. The new specials

were bursting with flavour and some, such as the spcieal Chicken and Orange dumplings, offered an interesting texture. My favourite food had to be the prawn toast – it was the best I’ve tasted hands down. I also enjoyed the spicy seaweed salad and vegetable sticky rice. To top it off, the chocolate pancake with raspberry coulis from the Specials menu, put a different spin on desserts, all watered down happily with Jasmine tea.

How much?

Two meat and two vegetarian special set menus for Chinese New Year cost £14.95 and £24.95 and offer a selection of steamed and fried dim sum, rice dishes and desserts.

Anything else?

Ping Pong has seven locations across London including Soho, Covent Garden, Southbank, The City, St. Christopher’s Place, St. Katharine Docks and Westfield Shepherd’s Bush. See pingpongdimsum.com

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In its true sense a business plan is the comprehensive ‘design’ of your business and your plan for success and growth. But for many small businesses they simply don’t need something that complex unless they are trying to raise investment in some way. For most, a ‘plan on a page’ is more than enough – an idea of what the business is all about, what you want to achieve in the coming year and what you need to get there. You need a ‘plan’ to make sure you stay on track but in most cases, you won’t need the full plan.

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Q: Is it a good idea to confiscate my teenager’s mobile until they’ve done some revision? We have such arguments about it!

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As much as I value and understand the importance of mobile phones, the rate of use and when to use should be monitored by parents or guardians. Sometimes teenagers tend to make wrong decisions on the frequency of use and its priority. Hence, confiscation of phones may not be a bad idea, provided the teenager understands the reason behind it.

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Q: Given the outbreak of the coronavirus, how do I make sure that I stay safe when travelling?

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First and foremost, make sure you have adequate travel insurance – and that it covers you for any pre existing medical conditions and any ‘out of the ordinary’ activities you’re looking to do. Read the small print as you’d be surprised at what activities are not covered. Also, take out insurance at the time of booking not on the date of departure, which will cover you for cancellations. In terms of staying germ-free, we’d advise travellers carry an antibacterial gel with them – and use it intermittently throughout the day and certainly before mealtimes.

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Q: I have heard a lot about the benefits of taking CBD oil. What exactly is it and why is it so popular?

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CBD stands for cannabidiol one of the two main active components of cannabis the other is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). CBD has a wide range of medicinal properties, it does not have the mind-altering actions of THC, it is legal and now easily available.

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Have you heard of social prescribing?

It’s a means of being referred to local, nonclinical services that offer a more holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

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Pilates is the perfect balance of strength and flexibility. You will develop longer, leaner muscles that are strong through their entire range of movement making you less prone to injury. In class I spend a large amount of time correcting students. Its really important to perform each movement well to get the full benefits. I have had students comment on how their balance has improved very quickly and another favourite is how they ‘spring’ out of bed in the morning!

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REDUCING FOOD WASTE Over one third of all food produced around the world goes to waste. In the UK alone we waste more then we think - throwing away 25 million slices of bread everyday along with 6 million potatoes and 1.4 million bananas. Over half of all food waste in the UK is happening at home.

Deadly methane

Much of our food waste ends up in landfill and 40% of the UK's methane gas comes from biodegradable waste.

When food waste decomposes without access to oxygen it creates methane which is 23 times more deadly than carbon dioxide. It takes water, energy, fuel and packaging to produce the food we all love and buy, so even if you use the council’s food waste collection service, it still uses many resources and is an inefficient waste of energy. Food that is never eaten accounts for 25% of all fresh water consumption globally.

It has been said that the average UK family throws away around £500 worth of food each year that could have been eaten. In the last three years we've reduced our food waste by 7% but we still need to do more. If we all make a few small changes and start using up the food we buy, together we can make a big difference.

Planet earth does not have the resources to feed the additional 2.3 billion people that will be joining the planet by 2050 – We need to act now and stop throwing away our food!

Set your fridge to the correct temperature

Stop salad going mushy by placing a piece of kitchen roll in the bottom of a pot that the salad is kept in.

Use the whole product

Cauliflower leaves are great in a stir fry. Broccoli stems also taste great.

Potato skins make great crisps - just pop them in the oven with some salt and vegetable or sunflower oil for 20 minutes at 180°.

The ends of vegetables make a delicious gravy - just pop them in a roasting tin, add some flour and a vegetable stock and heat.

Try keeping any unused veg in a box in your freezer - they can then be used to make great soups.

Only buy what you need

Think ahead about what you and your family are going to eat, make a weekly meal planner and shop to that plan.

Freeze leftovers

So much food can be frozen and reused. Check online if you are not sure what food can be frozen.

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Perfect for lunch and picnics - pimped with any ingredients you like (we chose ham, sweetcorn and spring onion for ours). They’re also great for using up any leftover veg or meats.

Plus it's a great and simple dish to make together so get the kids to help.

It also works well with bread that might be a little on the stale side!

No mush

Making jams is another great way to use up any extra fruit that may otherwise be thrown away.

Last month Life In Orpington's Nicky attended the GCBB reducing food waste event at Beckenham Place Mansion. Guest speaker, Regan Anderton, owner of The Cooking Shed shared some of her top zero food waste tips:

the cooking shed's zero waste egg cups

Your food will last longer, stay fresher and be free of bacteria by setting your refrigerator to the ideal temperature of 5°C.

Preserve food

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Donate food to your local food bank or share on OLIO - a free app that connects neighbours with each other and with local shops so surplus food and other items can be shared, not thrown away. See www.olioex.com Facebook: Greener & Cleaner Bromley (& Beyond)

Ingredients (makes 4 cups) 4 slices bread 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 medium free-range eggs 3 spring onions 3 slices of ham Small handful of frozen sweetcorn Small pinch of ground black pepper

Method 1. Heat the oven to 180 degrees (gas mark 5) 2. Using a large round cutter, press circles out of each slice of bread (keep the crusts to use in bread pudding or for bread crumbs!)

3. Take a rolling pin and roll out/ flatten each circle 4. Brush 4 rounds of a muffin tin tray with a little olive oil 5. Press the bread in to the muffin holes 6. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs then snip in your spring onions with scissors, and tear the ham into small pieces. Add in a handful of frozen sweetcorn, season with the black pepper and give a final mix 7. Pour the mixture evenly in to the 4 bread cups then pop in the oven for 20 minutes or until the egg mix has completely set 8. Once cooked, remove from the oven then leave to rest for 10 minutes before removing the cups and eating them (ensure they’re not too hot for little mouths first!)

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• Wash bedding, duvets, pillows and throws and pack them away, swapping these for lighter (and brighter) bed linen and soft furnishings.

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• Clear out gutters while outdoors and consider jet- washing your drive (for help give Jon a call on 07791 622576) • Throw open the windows and let some natural air into your home.

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Smart technology is on the rise in homes all around the country, with more than two thirds of Brits thinking that smart technology has improved their standard of life, and 71% believing that all new homes will feature some form of smart technology by 2030.

The team behind Duette.co.uk conducted the research, with more than 2,400 adults taking part, all of whom either rent or own their own home.

Almost one in three households in the UK (31%) now has at least one piece of smart technology, with those aged 18 to 35 the most likely to have smart gadgets (68%), followed by those aged 36 to 45 years old (37%).

Those aged 18 to 35 were found to have on average six pieces of smart technology in their home, whereas those aged 36 to 45 years old were found to have on average two pieces.

When pressed on what smart technology they owned, the most common gadgets were found to be: A smart TV (44%), smart meter (37%), a home hub i.e. Amazon Echo or Google Home (35%), a smart doorbell (18%) and smart plugs (15%). Some 6% of those surveyed confessed that they can control aspects of their home from their smartphone, such as their heating, lighting and blinds.

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4G LTE connectivity, which brought high-speed data to more powerful smartphones on-the-go.

Voice assistants, with predictions being that they will become even more critical as more connected devices reach the market and consumers become more familiar and comfortable using them.

Tablet computers; the iPad has essentially redefined the tablet computer category, spawning new competitors from Samsung, Amazon and Microsoft, to name a few.

Smartwatches; with the introduction of the Apple Watch in April 2015, the smartwatch is another category that Apple has redefined. Research reveals that one in five of us now owns a smartwatch.

Cloud storage; cloud computing and storage has been around for decades, but has historically been used in business. Today, it’s highly accessible, with the options of storing photos, videos and other digital files with a variety of Cloud services such as Apple’s iCloud, Dropbox and Microsoft’s OneDrive.

Video streaming devices and smart TVs give us a direct link to a plethora of streaming services from the TV. Apple TV, Roku players, Amazon Fire Sticks and Google’s Chromecast are some of the primary

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No, not for mum but how about her belongings? You can take her bike to Charles for a once over at 42 Cycle; ask ASH Mobile Mechanics to give her car a health check; or even make sure she’s making the most of her laptop or computer by chatting with Orpington IT Centre. A practical and unique gift in one go – boom!

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A Final Thought…

Imposter Syndrome

by CHANDRA SHARMA

Do you lack self-belief and have negative thoughts?

Do you find yourself sometimes think ‘I don’t belong here’ or ‘I’m not worth it’?

Have you ever shied away from asking for a pay rise?

Have you worked with a team who struggle to deliver on time despite being set clear objectives?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then you could be suffering from what is often described as 'Imposter Syndrome'?

This is when a person who is normally outgoing/ confident and successful convinces themselves they actually aren’t good enough, and fears they will be ‘found out’ as a fraud.

This can trigger stress, fear, anxiety and performance issues, as well as affecting relationships at home.

Imposter Syndrome is “the gap between who you see yourself as being and who you think you need to be, to succeed and lead”.

A recent survey done on imposter syndrome shows this is a phenomenon that affects men and women in nearly equal proportions (51% women, 49% men) , though the way they handle it is very different.

The data shows that when a man gets promoted, the likelihood that Imposter Syndrome will affect his performance goes down significantly. However, for women, it jumps up.

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